Build the Change Tuesday: Planet Play

Welcome to the first episode of the Build the Change Planet People Podcast! Join hosts Natalie and Priya as they embark on a creative journey to inspire listeners to reimagine their streets as wild play spaces perfect for children and nature. This episode is designed as a build-along, so grab your LEGO® bricks, art supplies, or building materials and let’s get ready to play and learn.


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Watch the Planet Play workshop

In this session, pupils will:

  • Be challenged to use their imagination to solve a real-world problem
  • Meet role models in sustainability careers
  • Understand the importance of reconnecting with nature for their personal growth and the planet’s future
  • Be inspired by our next competition to design a wild playstreet that’s good for nature and the community!
  • Have lots of fun with LEGO bricks or recycled materials! 

Download our free resources

Click HERE for the Planet Play Assembly 

Meet our experts!

Planet Play competition!

Congratulations to our two winners who impressed our judges with their fantastic designs that support local people, wildlife and the planet! Their designs were chosen for their creativity, innovation, and practicality!Trulli

They have won:

  • A virtual Build the Change workshop featuring a real-life LEGO designer
  • Free 3-month subscription to The Day
  • A Build the Change Lego Classroom Kit
  • Outdoor playground equipment
  • A certificate
Access our News Detectives: Build the Change articles for even more sustainability inspiration!

Build the Change Tuesday is our free, weekly sustainability resource for 7 – 14-year-olds, designed for busy teachers looking for a quick, preparation-free activity. 

This sustainability resource was created in partnership with the LEGO Group®, and The Day allows students to think critically about, discuss and debate a new sustainability issue every single week. It’s ideal for settling students into the day, and developing reading, comprehension and discussion skills. 

Click here to register for this FREE weekly resource.

Build the Change Tuesday is a sustainability resource brought to you by The Day and the LEGO Group®, which forms part of our News Detectives programme, a no-fuss daily dip into the news for ages 8 – 13. A different theme every day of the week.